John H. Hager, assistant secretary of the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative
Services (OSERS), U.S. Department of Education, is pleased to share with you
the schedule of a series of public meetings held during calendar year 2005 to
receive comments on the proposed rules to implement programs under the Individuals
with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004.

Note: A Federal Register announcement on December 29, 2004, defined the public input process leading into the development of regulations associated with the amended law.

Questions can be directed to OSERS' main number, (202) 245-7468, or, if a telecommunications
device for the deaf (TDD) is needed, individuals may call the Federal Information
Relay Service (FIRS) at 1-800-877-8339.